Labour to Get Tough on People Who Fly-Tip.

Right now in the run-up to the local elections in May, both major parties say they will be tough when it comes to law and order. Rishi Sunak said the Conservatives plan to be tough on anti-social behaviour.

However, Sir Keir Starmer says the Conservatives' plans do not go far enough. One issue that is blighting the UK is people dumping rubbish in places they shouldn't. They are known in the UK as fly-tippers. Nothing to do with the winged insects but references people who dump rubbish and then make a run for it hence fly-tippers.

Local Councils bring to justice those who dump rubbish illegally. Be they individuals, groups of people, or people getting paid to dump rubbish. Cameras and other security devices capture the act of dumping rubbish. Then vehicle registrations and other means are used to bring these people to justice. However, for all those brought to book, many get away with it.

If you live in the UK you will notice there is rubbish everywhere. That ranges from thrown tins and bottles to dumped beds and sofas. Labour would make those caught fly-tipping clear up their own mess. These would be squads of offenders clearing the rubbish they have dumped. Possibly even general rubbish that the public has thrown away.

The powers to do this would be given to local authorities if Labour wins power in the general election. This policy will be popular with some voters as dumped rubbish is the bane of many people's lives.

On highways, footpaths, in green spaces, etc, rubbish is everywhere. Local councils do make an effort to tidy those areas. They try to improve areas like parks, recreation areas, nature areas, etc, but it seems they are fighting a losing battle. People wreck and vandalise these areas as well as dumping plastic, metal and unwanted items. I have such an area by me a green space near me where I walk my dog. There you will find all manner of dumped rubbish. From plastic, metal, and glass to dumped sofas, beds, etc.

It is an eyesore and a nuisance to see and I support any effort to stop this. Of course, where I live also there is a lack of bins. Many plastic bins are set on fire by local kids with nothing better to do. However, steel bins should be provided which would not so easily be set on fire. Of course, the contents of that bin could still be flammable. My local council does offer a service which is cheap to collect unwanted household items. Of course, some people on low incomes cannot easily afford for people or the council to come and take away rubbish.

Rubbish can be found anywhere but it always seems to be mainly in deprived areas. Areas where worklessness is rife go hand in hand with drug and alcohol addiction. The government continually promises to help such areas but largely it seems to be all talk. Like the government's so-called levelling up policy. Some areas will be helped no doubt but many more will be left on the scrap heap.

Sir Keir Starmer highlighted that in 13 years of a Conservative government, fly-tipping has increased. Cases of fly-tipping according to Sir Keir have increased to 3,000 cases a day. If true, this is another failure and nail in the coffin of this out-of-touch administration.

fly-tipping and general rubbish is a blight on our nation. Environmentally speaking plastic, glass, metal, etc, are not pleasing to the eye in natural areas of beauty. Of course, all of this rubbish is hazardous not only to humans but the local wildlife. Many groups and individuals are trying to clear up this mess wherever it occurs. Dumping rubbish may never be entirely defeated but with workable solutions, it can be cut back.

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